Employment and Unemployment

The table shows the distribution of the working population in millions (m) in various sectors of an economy over two years. What can be concluded from the information?

• Less output was produced in the economy in year 2 than year 1.

• Fewer people were employed in the secondary sector in year 1 than year 2.

• More people were employed in the primary sector in year 2 than year 1.

• More people were employed in the tertiary sector in year 2 than year 1

Which government intervention would increase the geographic mobility of labour?

• controlling firms locating in areas of low employment

• giving grants to firms moving into areas of high unemployment

• providing relocation expenses for workers

• subsidising declining industries

What does the labour force survey (LFS) measure?

• the number of workers on the national minimum wage

• the proportion of women in the labour force

• the unemployed population

• trade union membership

What causes cyclical unemployment in a recession?

• a permanent decrease in the demand for labour

• a permanent decrease in the supply of labour

• a temporary decrease in the demand for labour

• a temporary decrease in the supply of labour

The table shows selected indicators for the labour market of an economy in year 1 and year 2. According to the table, what is the most likely type of unemployment in year 2?

• cyclical

• frictional

• seasonal

• structural

Which type of unemployment is generally regarded by economists as the least serious for the economy?

• cyclical

• frictional

• regional

• structural

What is necessary for a worker to be classified as unemployed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of these people would be classed as unemployed?

• a student who does not work

• a person who does not have a job and is actively looking for one

• a retired person who does not work

• an adult who does not have a job and stays at home to provide childcare

The table provides information about a country’s labour market. What is the unemployment rate of this country?

• 15%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Information about job vacancies on a government website has led to a decrease in short-term unemployment. What is the term for this type of unemployment?

• cyclical unemployment

• frictional unemployment

• structural unemployment

• technological unemployment